Chrysler Recalls 265,000 Rams for Loss of Power Steering Assist

The front end of the Ram 1500 Revolution electric concept pickup is shown during a Stellantis keynote address at the CES 2023 consumer electronics show in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2023. Steve Marcus/Reuters

Chrysler (FCA US) has issued a recall of 265,512 vehicles due to a possible loss of power steering assist, which could increase the risk of an accident.

In its report posted on Oct. 7, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which could disable the power steering assist system.

The failure could increase the effort required to control the vehicle, which could lead to a loss of directional control, possibly causing a crash.

Affected models include certain 2022–2026 Ram 1500 ProMaster, Ram 2500 ProMaster and Ram 3500 ProMaster vehicles, as well as certain 2024–2026 Ram 3500 electric vehicles.

Notification letters to owners of those vehicles are expected to be mailed starting Nov. 17. Local dealerships will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge.

The issue stems from a September 2025 NHTSA inquiry to the automaker involving nine complaints about full or partial loss of power steering assist. A month later, Chrysler provided a response to NHTSA regarding the complaints, and in January 2026, the automaker began its internal investigation.

As of Sept. 2, Chrysler had identified an additional 974 other reports potentially relating to this issue, dating from April 2022 to April 2026. The company was aware of only one accident, with no injuries reported.

In an April blog post, automotive retailer Detroit Axle noted that drivers will typically experience some warning signs of a loss of power steering assist.

“When steering effort abruptly increases or strange noises emerge during low-speed maneuvers, many drivers become aware of the issue,” the blog stated. “Because they come and go, drivers often ignore these symptoms until steering becomes hard enough to notice on every trip.”

While it noted that drivers can still steer the vehicle, that may require a lot more effort. Additional issues could occur when trying to park, make sharp turns, or perform any emergency movements. The post also cautions that driving with intermittent assistance could damage the electric motor or pump.

Chrysler has had four major recalls in the past month. In early September, the company recalled nearly 202,000 Jeep vehicles due to a defect in the tire pressure monitoring system.

Just days before, the automaker recalled 328,381 vehicles for faulty real coil springs that may have been incorrectly installed and could detach while driving.

Another September recall involved 239,131 Ram vehicles with rearview camera malfunctions attributed to a radio software error causing the image not to display.